5 Businesses Fail Alcohol Compliance Check By Annapolis Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Five local businesses failed a recent alcohol compliance check, according to the Annapolis Police Department.

On April 11, police conducted a compliance check of liquor laws at 10 liquor retail establishments.

According to police, seven establishments were found to be compliant, and three were cited for serving alcohol to a minor. The non-compliant establishments were issued an Alcohol Beverage Control Infraction Citation.

Here are the businesses were checked and were in compliance:

1. Acme Bar and Grill
2. Anne Beth's
3. Canton Restaurant
4. Federal House Bar and Grill
5. Mill's Fine Wine and Spirits
6. Scott Brothers
7. Walgreens Taylor Ave

The following businesses were not in compliance:

1. Annapolis Waterfront Hotel/Pusser's
2. Boatyard Bar and Grill
3. Galway Bay

On April 25, police conducted another compliance check at 12 establishments. Ten establishments were found to be compliant, and two were cited for serving alcohol to a minor. The non-compliant establishments were issued an alcohol beverage control infraction citation.

The following businesses were checked and were in compliance:

1. 49 West St.
2. Buddy's Crabs and Ribs
3. Chick & Ruths' Deli
4. Dry 85
5. McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar
6. O'brien's Restaurant
7. Rams Head Tavern
8. Red Red Wine Bar
9. Stan and Joe's
10. Tsunami

The following businesses were not in compliance:

1. Iron Rooster
2. Middleton's Tavern

Police said the operation was funded through a grant from Anne Arundel County focusing on preventing or reducing underage drinking, youth binge drinking and/or alcohol related crashes.